• Functions in a supervisory capacity to provide oversight to all areas of Clinical Nutrition programs.  Assigns inpatient and outpatient cases, ensuring even distribution of workload among department staff.
• Responsible for the operational and resource needs of clinical nutrition services.
• Provides direction and leadership to achieve department goals and vision.
• Develops inpatient menus with the assistance of the Food Service Director.
• Prepares specialized and allergen menus as needed.
• Directs and monitors inpatient and outpatient caseloads.
• Spends approximately 50% of time in direct patient care of inpatient and outpatient population (NOTE: this may decrease as the department grows).
  • Develops, implements, and documents nutrition care plans in the medical record.
  • Performs patient, family/caregiver, and outside agency education and training.  Represents the best interest of the patient/family/caregiver and the Hospital by acting as a liaison between the Hospital and all parties involved. 
  • Communicates with therapists, nurses, DCS staff, physicians, and outside medical professionals regarding patient’s nutrition status and needs.
• Completes all required billing and documentation in accordance with established Hospital policies. Ensures accountability throughout the Clinical Nutrition department. 
• Knowledgeable of social, cultural, and economic needs and differences that may affect nutrition and food accessibility.
• Attends and facilitates hospital meetings, department meetings, and/or in-services as assigned. Communicates pertinent information to Clinical Nutrition department that is received from administration or other assigned meetings, in a clear, accurate, and timely manner.  
• Maintains department travel, equipment, and supply budget, remaining within established budget for fiscal year. Submits purchase requests that are timely and thorough.
• Develops, revises and implements the Clinical Nutrition Quality Assessment and Improvement Program.  Submits complete and thorough annual plan and monthly reports in accordance with established policies. 
• Coordinates and provides necessary orientation, education, and training to all staff.  Maintains department orientation, in-service training, and workshop records.
• Maintains relationships with clinical nutrition company representatives.
• Completes administrative tasks such as timekeeping, PMP’s, etc. in accordance with hospital policies for the Clinical Nutrition department.
• Identifies needs for policies and procedures by observing relevant conditions/practices, gathering appropriate information, and consulting and collaborating with other affected entities.  Reviews existing policies and procedures on an annual basis for accuracy, makes and communicates any required changes.
• Maintains open dialogue with food service director and kitchen staff.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other agency departments.
• Oversees the supervision of students in the conduct of their clinical/practicum responsibilities and assignments.
• Maintains professional continuing education, registered dietitian certificate, and Oklahoma licensed dietitian status.
• The above job functions are not meant to be all-inclusive.  As such, the Director of Clinical Nutrition will perform other duties as assigned. 

• Electronic menu systems
• Electronic health records
• Microsoft office suite
• Medical nutrition therapy

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD or RDN)
  • For dietitian’s taking the credentialing exam after January 1, 2024: Master's degree in nutrition, counseling, public health, healthcare administration, or other related field
• Experience with pediatric nutrition and/or working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Licensed Dietitian by Oklahoma Medical Board
• 2+ years supervisory experience preferred

• Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition, preferred

About J.D. McCarty Center:

J.D. McCarty Center is a pediatric rehabilitation hospital for children with disabilities birth to 21 years of age. We are a unique 36 bed hospital. Patient are admitted for a 30-day evaluation during which they are assigned a treatment team consisting of nursing unit, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, ABA therapy, nutritional services, social services, psychological services, behavioral analysis, and recreational therapy. Our 80-acres campus includes an on-site elementary, intermediate, and high school which is staffed by Norman Public School teachers. Patients may continue treatment needs beyond the 30-days as an in-patient in habilitation status based upon progress or placement needs.

J.D. McCarty Center benefits include:

• Health Insurance Benefit allowance including Dental, Life, and Disability insurance
• Optional insurance of Vision, Supplemental Life, Dependent Health, and Dependent Life
• Insurance options available to customize your health and dental needs
• Flexible Spending plans available
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• 3 weeks of Annual Leave and 3 weeks of Sick Leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity Bonus beginning on your 2nd year of employment
• Employee Assistance Program a confidential resource regarding personal and family concerns 
• Tobacco and vape free facility. 

Employees can also take advantage of other opportunities such as state employee discounts, continuing education, supplemental insurance plans, credit unions.